Dale Boulevard repair update

The Virginia Department of Transportation reports that work continues on the section of Dale Boulevard that was washed away by heavy rains earlier this week:

• Work is under way removing asphalt, curbs and sidewalks and benching back the soil on both sides of the cut to expose the pipe for inspectio

• Removed soil is being stockpiled on site to be used later for backfill

• Trees are being cut to expose slope

• Weir is cleaned out and is functioning normally with all water flowing through the pipe (new top section is re-moved)

• Sandbags are being installed at the headwall to protect the cut from storm water flow

• Guardrails have been taken down inside the work area

• Additional pedestrian fencing and signs are being installed to add further protection for unauthorized

personnel when unattended

—Press release